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Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 17 days ago, valid for 6 days

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor for their Birmingham office, offering hybrid working arrangements.
The role involves handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters across various sectors, including health and local government.
Candidates should have solid experience in employment law, with tribunal experience being a bonus, and strong client management skills.
The position provides a competitive salary and benefits, including 25+ days of holiday, private medical insurance, and a discretionary bonus.
Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience, with a focus on career development and work-life balance.

Employment Solicitor – Birmingham (Hybrid Working)Full-time | Flexible Working | Top-Tier National Work | Public & Private Sector Clients We’re looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a nationally recognised team, based in the Birmingham office of a leading UK law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality, meaningful employment law matters across sectors including health, local government, higher education, financial services, housing and commercial. You’ll get stuck into a mix of contentious and non-contentious work—from complex Tribunal litigation to TUPE, redundancy, and advisory matters. The team is especially known for its standout reputation in the health and care sector, but you’ll have scope to build your expertise across a range of clients. Why this role?

Hybrid working with true flexibility (not just lip service)
Strong pipeline of litigation and advisory work
Friendly, collaborative culture with real career development support
Work that makes a difference, especially in the public sector
Clear, structured progression in a firm that invests in you

What you’ll need:

Solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
Confident advising on policies, procedures, TUPE, restructuring, and employee relations
Tribunal experience (advocacy a bonus, not essential)
Strong client management and commercial awareness
Public sector experience helpful, but not essential

Perks include:25+ days holiday, discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, enhanced pension, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing programme and more. Ready to take the next step in your employment law career—without sacrificing work-life balance? Simply apply below or alternatively send me an email over with your CV to or give me a call on .

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